DOJ accuses South Carolina of unnecessarily segregating adults with mental illness in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
The state of South Carolina violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily segregating adults with serious mental illness in assisted living communities, the US Department of Justice said...
Assisted living workforce shortage could be worsened by federal nursing home staffing requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2023
Assisted living communities and personal care homes could lose staff members to nursing homes if a minimum staffing requirement is implemented for nursing facilities by the federal government, according...
Bills would expand assisted living access, give sector a voice in decision-making
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2023
Proposed bills with backing from senior living groups would remove a barrier to access to assisted living care and provide the industry a seat at the table on decisions affecting the sector in Illinois.
$290,000 grant supports emergency preparedness efforts in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 15, 2023
Boosting emergency preparedness plans for Virginia’s assisted living communities and nursing facilities is the goal of a pilot program.
AARP calls for assisted living oversight, expanded care options following neglect violations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2023
Recent emergency evacuations and license suspensions at four South Carolina assisted living communities over accusation of “squalid conditions” and neglect have led one state organization to call for...
Raise grant rates for assisted living, wages and benefits for caregivers, board recommends
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2022
A state government advisory board is recommending that the Virginia General Assembly increase grant awards to cover assisted living costs, mandate sick leave and a living wage for direct care workers,...
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 30
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Assisted living provider sued for alleged neglect of memory care resident … Senior living firm charged with false advertising and gross negligence after resident’s death … Health officials close...
Assisted living providers to see rate boost as New Jersey invests $634 million in HCBS
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2021
Assisted living providers and residents are expected to benefit as New Jersey invests $634 million over the next three years into enhanced Medicaid services benefiting older adults and individuals with...
Senior living industry leaders want changes to Georgia regulatory bill in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2020
A bill focused on regulatory reforms for assisted living community and personal care home operators in Georgia is back on the agenda when the legislative session resumes in June.
Assisted living communities left out of state COVID-19 testing, data initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2020
Associations representing assisted living operators are calling attention to the fact that in some states, assisted living communities are being left out of testing and data initiatives.